Asked if his resignation had anything to do with a decision to declare two candidates as ineligible during the October 20 municipal election, a decision later overturned by the Supreme Court, Ashley said, “No, it’s completely irrelevant.”

He said he had a “great experience” in Kings County, and he was leaving with “no regrets at all.”

County of Kings warden Diana Brothers said council was made aware of Ashley’s resignation on February 19.

“We will be going through our options at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday,” she said.

In a press release, Brothers noted the “positive impact” Ashley has had on the Municipality during his time as CAO.

“Bob Ashley has served the County of Kings with passion and honesty,” she said in the release.

“He has helped navigate council through some tough issues, and we wish him well in his continued career.”

Bob Ashley has worked with the Municipality of the County of Kings since July 2011.